Welcome to the Home of the Marching Wolfpack!
We are excited to get the 2023 Season underway. We have phenomenal Marching Band Members, wonderful parent support and a great staff to bring it all together.
The band is open to 9th-12th Grade students at PHS during the 2023-2024 school year; as well as select 8th graders at CGMS and OMS that will eventually attend Park HS. We hope you will join us in playing music, entertaining crowds and making friends.
2023 District 833 Parade Band Sheet Music and Recordings can be found in this Google folder.
2023 Field Show: "Grease", featuring:
Opener: "We Go Together / Greased Lightnin"
Production: "Beauty School Dropout"
Closer: "Born to Hand Jive / We Go Together"
If you were unable to attend the kick off meeting:
Check out the Kick-Off Meeting Slideshow
please reach out to Mr. Storm for more information tstorm@sowashco.org or 651-425-5707.
2023 Dates:
See the Link to the Left for "Class Calendar" to the most up-to-date info. Typically, "MB" designates events, rehearsal, performances, etc for the Marching Band.
Registration: Due May 5th
Please click here to register and order shirts, gloves, hat, etc.
Please read through the Band Handbook.
Cost (via the PHS Band Boosters)
There are a few required items, such as a T-shirt, polo, shoes, etc that are ordered via the PHS Band Boosters. Please use the previously linked registration form above to order. If finances are a concern, please contact Mr. Storm. We want everyone to be able to participate!
Cost (District Fee via District 833)
District 833 (South Washington County Schools) charges an activity fee for student participation in Co-Curricular activities, which now includes the Marching Band. Due to financial gymnastics that are a bit beyond me, there is a need to institute that fee in 2 installments - one in June for the Spring rehearsals and events and one in August for the Fall sports season events. The district does not want any family to be out of reach of any activity - and nor do I! Consider the options below:
June Fee "PHS SUMMER MARCHING BAND": $70 (regular) / $35 (reduced lunch) / $0 (free lunch)
August Fee "PHS FALL MARCHING BAND: $70 (regular) / $35 (reduced lunch) / $0 (free lunch)
Here is a link to the Activity Online Fee Pay.
Click the soccer ball and log in
If you have financial concerns:
Click the above link
Do not choose Marching Band yet...
Choose "Special Considerations/ Scholarship Request"
Fill out the form and Mr. Kuemmel will connect with you.
If you still have financial concerns once options w/ Mr. Kuemmel have been explored, please contact me and I will help put you in touch with the PHS Band Boosters parent organization.
BAND CAMP: Aug 7 - Aug 11 (8am-5pm)
To see all of the dates, check out the Band Calendar on the Main Page. Look for events that begin with "MB" for "Marching Band"
CHANGE TO DRUM LINE AUDITIONS:
Drum Line Auditions will be held... To Be Determined... When we know, we will check out the skill levels of each player and find the right fit for them in the line (ie which drum they will play: Snare, Bass, Tenors, Cymbals, etc). We will make those assignments and begin rehearsing with the time we have left, so plan on being there the entire time.
We are excited to have you as a part of our ensemble. Once registered, we begin planning the show for you. We write a specific place on the field for you. We prepare music for you. We are committed to making this a fantastic experience for you and look forward to you honoring your commitment to us. Together, we will make this a fun, musical and an excellent experience!
Are you interested in being a Drum Major or Section Leader? The band needs quality people who genuinely care about others, and care about helping everyone be as successful as possible. Click here for more info.
Previous Field Shows: